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Union appeals to FG on safety of Nigerians in South Africa

Mr Kelvin Okolo, the Public Relations Officer of Nigeria Union, North West Province of South Africa, says Nigerians are contributing…

Lagos Launches Eko Coconut Bread

In its continued bid to boost food security in Lagos, the State Government has launched a specially made bread from…

Lagos CMC resolves 130,002 disputes in 10 years

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Government on Friday said its Citizens’ Mediation Centre (CMC) has resolved 130,002 dispute cases in…
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Kwara records over 80% pass in 2017 JSSCE

Kwara State Government on Friday confirmed that over 80 per cent of the 43,430 students who sat for the 2017…

Christian Association calls for caution, berates warmongers

The Kaduna State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Friday called on all Nigerians of goodwill to help…
Accord refutes claim of alliance with PDP's Ladi Adebutu, declare support for reelection of Gov. Dapo Abiodun in Ogun governorship election.

Accord Party not participating in Lagos bye-election – chairman

The Accord Party on Friday said it would not participate in the Sept. 30 Lagos constituency bye-election in Eti-Osa Local…

PCN seals 283 illegal pharmacies, patent stores in Zamfara

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 283 illegal pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Zamfara for failing to…

Mama Taraba Apologises To APC

As a result of her public support for Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar who she claimed is her godfather, Nigeria’s…

Number of hungry people globally increases to 815m – UN

World hunger is rising after many years of decline, according to a UN report which shows that 815 million people…

Kwara LG Election: 48 chairmanship aspirants jostle for APC endorsement

A total of 48 chairmanship aspirants are seeking the endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to fly its flag…
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Govt seeks donor agencies support to upgrade National Parks

The Minister of State for Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibrin, has advised donor agencies to invest in the country’s National Parks…

London explosion linked to terrorists

The Metropolitan Police said on Friday that they were investigating a “terrorist incident’’ at the Parsons Green underground station in…

Why politicians are grumbling of marginalisation — Lecturer

A lecturer, Mr Bashir Yankuzu, says current grumblings over alleged marginalisation in government affairs by some top politicians, means that…

Gov. Masari assures Katsina residents of full protection

Katsina State Government on Friday pledged to ensure full protection and safety of residents of the state.

Police investigate reports of blast on London underground train

Heavily armed police rushed to the venue of an incident at a London underground station on Friday with local media…
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Oil prices rise toward $56 as demand outlook brightens

Oil prices were lower on Friday but on course for weekly gains, the third in a row in the case…

Strike: Govt, non-teaching varsity workers reach agreement

The Federal Government and the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the non-teaching staff of Nigerian Universities have reached an agreement…

Chinese companies get record-breaking $5.8 billion Nigeria power project

The government of Nigeria has announced the award of a $5.8 billion contract to build what will be the largest…

Governor Dickson removes Bayelsa SSG

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has announced the formal disengagement of the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Serena Dokubo-Spiff,…

North Korea ‘fires missile from Pyongyang’

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile eastwards from its capital, Pyongyang, media reports say.

ASUU Strike: No end in sight

Hope that the strike action embarked upon by Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is about to come to an…

Sports development: Republic of Benin seeks partnership with Nigeria

The Republic of Benin on Thursday in Abuja expressed its willingness to have a strong partnership with Nigeria in the…

Kachikwu says world moving away from oil

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, says the world is moving away from oil, hence, it…

Six arrested over killing of GUS winner, Hector

The Police Command in Lagos State on Thursday announced the arrest of six persons allegedly involved in the killing of…

Lagos goes tough on open urination, arrests five

In its efforts to rid the environment of all infractions, the Lagos State Government has arrested five individuals for urinating…

IPOB: PDP calls for independent investigation into clash

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an independent investigation of human rights abuses and alleged humiliation of unarmed…

I don’t want kidnappers to pick me like a chicken – Edo Speaker

The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, has explained why he spends his security vote to…

CP vows to end gangsterism in Lagos Island

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Ag. CP Edgal Imohimi, on Thursday, assured Lagos-Island residents that he would bring an…
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu reacts to allegation that he contributed $300,000 to buy PDP Obaseki/Shaibu governorship ticket in 2020.

Oba Market: Edo orders Oredo LGA to stop collecting levies

The Edo Government has ordered the Oredo Local Government officials to stop collecting levies on tables attached to stores at…

Food security to be achieved through research – Onu

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology on Thursday said the ministry would employ research to achieve food…